Warning to all overseas people who plan to apply. Remote working is a lie. Avoid if you prefer a sensible workplace - Developer Fragcolor Employee Review

1.0
6 May 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I guess relocation and chance to go for company trips

Cons

The Founder frequently coerced overseas employees into relocating to Singapore, despite the fact that many of us have family and roots in our current locations. He gave us significant pay cuts not due to our performance, but simply because we choose to remain in our respective countries. To justify this, the Founder often makes snide comments, such as "if I can move my whole family, so can you", which is unreasonable given that our salaries are not on par with his. In addition, the company's technological direction has been far from stable. Initially, we were developing a game engine, but then the founder decided to reveal the marketplace that was literally only capable of uploading JPEGs. Following that, the founder worked on an AI image generator and scrapping that after just a week. Last was the founder’s attempt to add GPT to the game engine, just to rush for the attendance at GDC. The Founder's decision to ‘rush’ development is by building both the game engine and the card game simultaneously. This is akin to building a plane while it's flying. Since I left, only two developers are left - one focused on blockchain, and the other on the game engine. I fear that if the Founder continues to pressure employees to relocate, things will only get worse from here. Co-founder doesn’t know anything but acts as if he is a developer. Although he presents himself as management, he appears to be little more than a bootlicker who agrees with the Founder on matters not concerning his card game.

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5.0
16 Feb 2025
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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Pros

- Fast-paced, hands-on work with real impact. - Supportive team willing to offer guidance and mentorship. - Flexible environment with diverse learning opportunities.

Cons

- Rapid changes can make responsibilities shift frequently. Tasks may not always align with expectations.

1.0
22 Aug 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nada. None. Zip. Niet. Skip to cons.

Cons

Avoid all startups founded by Fragcolor's Italian founder. He is, without a doubt, the worst person, business owner, manager, and colleague you could ever encounter in your career. The previous reviews, while accurate, have actually been quite generous. Working with this individual has been the most negative experience of my life, and I’m sure others who have left or been laid off would agree. I am confident that none of his ventures will succeed, and if you join him, you'll only be dragged down with him into a dark hole.

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